[R-390] this is interesting

[Barry Hauser]

Jim wrote:

> Found a small metal disk (washer?) about 1.25 inches in diameter laying
> in the bottom of the 390a.  There is a wear pattern on one side near
> the outer edge, and a small hole in the middle where it is apparent on
> the other side that it was fastened to something with a screw.  I can't
> grok where it belongs.  Anyone have a clue?

Part of tuning lock or calibration clutch thingus?  '390's have a number of
round things with holes in the middle.

> The power supply has the solid-state rectifier mod.  SN 2327.  Saints
preserve us, it looks like all the modules in this thing may be original.

Whoaaah!  I think you're supposed to perform ritual incantations and consume
special fluids.  Especially as you've already mentioned saints, and so on.
>
> Time to go out and play in the heat.

Wha???  Get back in there!  These are _signs_.  Besides, it's too hot
outside.  (Wouldn't anything to do with She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed?)  Y'know,
there are priorities involved here.  Of course, if you're BBQ-ing, take a
couple hrs...

Barry